Halter

(noun.) either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.

(noun.) a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered.

(noun.) rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading.

(verb.) hang with a halter.

手打:普里西拉

• Then the bridge blew and one horse snapped his halter when he rose and jerked his head at the cracking roar and he went off through the trees. 欧内斯特·海明威. 丧钟为谁而鸣.
• Without daring to remonstrate, the companions of Gurth bound him with a halter, as the readiest cord which occurred. 沃尔特·司各特. 艾凡赫.
• Haley's horse, which was a skittish young colt, winced, and bounced, and pulled hard at his halter. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.

整理:米切尔